Like Water for Chocolate (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1992, Like Water for Chocolate is a drama and romance film directed by Alfonso Arau, running about 105 minutes. “In Tita's kitchen, ordinary spices become a recipe for passion.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tita is passionately in love with Pedro, but her controlling mother forbids her from marrying him. When Pedro marries her sister, Tita throws herself into her cooking and discovers she can transfer her emotions through the food she prepares, infecting all who eat it with her intense heartbreak.
Who’s in it. Like Water for Chocolate stars Marco Leonardi as Pedro Muzquiz, Lumi Cavazos as Tita, Regina Torné as Elena and Ada Carrasco as Nacha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Like Water for Chocolate has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $21.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Marquee TV Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Like Water for Chocolate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Like Water for Chocolate tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Like Water for Chocolate (1992)?
- In US, Like Water for Chocolate is available to stream on Marquee TV Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Like Water for Chocolate worth watching?
- Like Water for Chocolate holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Like Water for Chocolate?
- Like Water for Chocolate stars Marco Leonardi, Lumi Cavazos, Regina Torné, Ada Carrasco and Mario Iván Martínez.
- When was Like Water for Chocolate released?
- Like Water for Chocolate was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.